Finally quit my perseverations and placed an order for a black LS300 from Dan. In production, due in a few weeks.
Looking to add some mild-moderate tube magic to my system, and make it possible to upgrade my DAC over time. I did not want to keep up with a pre amp with a million tubes. A pair of rectifiers, and a matched pair of 6DJ8 (or similar) tubes should allow tube rolling for taste. It’s not hurting that one of my phono amps uses a matched pair of 6n23p tubes. (DIY K&K Maxxed Phono Amp) I need to peruse my tube boxes.
To the owners of the LS300 and Ambrose ONE pre-amps, where are your favorite tubes? Rectifier and small tubes.